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Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy says he expected to remain a Yankee once free agency opened, according to the New York Daily News.

"In my mind, I thought it definitely was going to be the case," he said. "At least that’s where I was saying I wanted to go. At that point, I wasn’t considering anywhere else. It was perfect. It’s the Yankees."

McCarthy added that he hoped to re-sign with the club immediately after the season, but that didn't happen. Once the offseason shifted to December, McCarthy realized he wasn't the team's first priority.

Though he didn't hook on in New York, McCarthy said he's pretty happy with his decision to pitch for the Dodgers. "This is very similar to the Yankees," he said. "There are so many things that fit here. They were aggressive. It would be dumb to pass this up."

The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with free-agent pitcher Brandon McCarthy, CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman confirms. The deal, which was initially reported by FOXSports.com, is believed to be for four years and $48 million.

McCarthy made 18 starts with the Diamondbacks in 2014 before being traded to the Yankees, making another 14 starts and pitching a total of 200 innings. He posted a 4.05 ERA and 175:33 K:BB ratio, with his best work coming after being shipped to New York. The Dodgers, who stayed extremely busy Wednesday, will be McCarthy's fifth major-league team.

The Dodgers are closing in on a four-year deal for pitcher Brandon McCarthy, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman confirms. The deal was initially reported by FoxSports.com.

The 31-year-old McCarthy posted a 4.05 ERA over 200 innings with Arizona and New York last season. McCarthy was much better after joining the Yankees, posting a 2.89 ERA in 90 1/3 innings. With New York, McCarthy was allowed to use his cutter more often, which may have been the reason for his resurgence. Terms of the deal are not known at this time.

The Royals appear to be focusing their free-agent efforts on starting pitchers Ervin Santana and Francisco Liriano, as well as veteran outfielder Torii Hunter, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.